Credit River Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Christopher
Kostik
Christopher Kostik, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Credit River in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bill Markert and John Mesenbrink.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Christopher KostikYou’re reading
- 02Bill Markert
- 03John Mesenbrink
Background
- About
- Christopher Kostik has been mayor of Credit River since 2021. He lists his occupation as corporate project leader and was a Credit River Township Board supervisor from 2013 to 2021.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Campaign website
- www.kostikforcreditriver.com
On the record: Christopher Kostik
10 sourced01Sewer and water3 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 2025-26 supporting a state bonding request for a sewer and water extension project (passed 3-2, Aug. 2025).
Council voteCity of Credit River · Aug 4, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Says municipal sewer and water should be considered where there is a demonstrated need and the costs and benefits make sense.
Municipal sewer and water should be considered where there is a demonstrated infrastructure need and where the costs and benefits make sense.”
Own statementChris Kostik for Credit River MayorLink
Says infrastructure that benefits specific properties should be paid through assessments, connection charges or utility rates.
When infrastructure directly benefits specific properties, those costs should be assigned appropriately through assessments, connection charges, or utility rates rather than automatically shifted citywide.”
Own statementHometown Source · Oct 16, 2026Link
02City Hall1 sourced position
Voted yes on directing staff to prepare a request for proposals for a realtor to help find land for future city facilities (passed 4-1, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Credit River · Apr 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Property taxes3 sourced positions
Voted no on a motion to cut the 2026 preliminary levy from $3,165,878 to $2,877,858 (failed 2-3, Sept. 2025).
Council voteCity of Credit River · Sep 22, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on the 2026 preliminary levy as recommended by staff (passed 3-2, Sept. 2025).
Council voteCity of Credit River · Sep 22, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Says keeping taxes stable takes long-range planning, reserves and outside funding, not only holding down one year's levy.
Keeping taxes stable requires more than simply holding down one year’s levy.”
Own statementHometown Source · Oct 16, 2026Link
04Rural density1 sourced position
Voted no on a motion to deny an Urban Expansion Reserve amendment allowing a one-time one-acre homesite split (failed 2-2, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Credit River · May 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Growth and development1 sourced position
Says Credit River should not speed up growth for its own sake but should prepare for development pressure.
I do not believe Credit River should accelerate growth simply for the sake of growth.”
Own statementChris Kostik for Credit River MayorLink
06Meeting broadcasts1 sourced position
as recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Proposed a change to bylaws Section 308 on broadcasting and recording meetings; the council did not approve the change (Jan. 2026).
Own statementCity of Credit River · Jan 5, 2026Link
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Christopher Kostik: their words and their votes on the same issue
Property taxes
In their words
Says keeping taxes stable takes long-range planning, reserves and outside funding, not only holding down one year's levy.
Oct 16, 2026 ·Hometown Source · Oct 16, 2026
On the record
Voted no on a motion to cut the 2026 preliminary levy from $3,165,878 to $2,877,858 (failed 2-3, Sept. 2025).
Sep 22, 2025 ·City of Credit River · Sep 22, 2025
Voted yes on the 2026 preliminary levy as recommended by staff (passed 3-2, Sept. 2025).
Sep 22, 2025 ·City of Credit River · Sep 22, 2025
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